Bear Valley Mountain Resort

to work with. They accommodated every single request we had — which was incredibly refreshing considering how restrictive many wedding venues can be. We truly felt heard and supported throughout the entire planning process. One of the biggest things that set Bear Valley apart was the full resort buyout. Being able to celebrate as late and as loud as we wanted without worrying about noise restrictions or hard stop times made the night feel so relaxed and unforgettable. It created such a fun, unique experience for us and our guests. The ski lift ride to the top of the mountain exceeded every expectation we had. It was such a special, memorable experience — unlike any wedding we’ve ever attended. The staff was incredibly kind, helpful, and accommodating. They built ramps at the entrance and exit points to make getting on and off the lift easy and seamless. It was thoughtful touches like that that made the day feel so well cared for, and we are beyond grateful we were able to include something so unique to our day. The food was absolutely phenomenal — far beyond what we ever expected from wedding catering. Nolan, the Chef, is truly fantastic. Every single dish he prepared was exceptional, and you can tell he pours passion into what he creates. Our guests are still talking about how incredible the food was. Since Bear Valley doesn’t provide desserts, we highly recommend Cakeboard Desserts. Heather not only made absolutely delicious desserts, but her dessert bar presentation was perfection. She exceeded everything I had envisioned and added such a beautiful touch to the reception. If you’ve come across negative reviews about communication, I would encourage you not to let that discourage you. Go into the planning process with the understanding that things run on “mountain time” up there, but everything absolutely gets done — and it gets done well. Trust the process. The end result is more than worth it. Also, do yourself a favor and hire Erin Betts as your wedding coordinator. She is kind, professional, organized, and truly exceptional at what she does. She was amazing from beginning to end and worth every single penny. We truly cannot recommend Bear Valley enough to couples considering it. Our wedding day was unforgettable, and we are so grateful to the entire team for making it everything we dreamed of and more.